Polkingham, Wright W - CD-20748
Title
Polkingham, Wright W - CD-20748
Subject
U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)
Description
Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
Identifier
CD - 20748
Surname
Polkingham
Given Name(s)
Wright W
Town or City of Residence
Cherokee
County of Residence
Cherokee
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
28 Feb 1892
Birthplace
Cherokee Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
22
23
21
22
23
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
11 Jul 1910
12 Jul 1913
18 Jun 1915
18 Jun 1916
12 Jul 1913
18 Jun 1915
18 Jun 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co M 56th Reg
Co M 56th Reg
Co M 2nd Reg
Co M 2nd Inf
Co M 56th Reg
Co M 2nd Reg
Co M 2nd Inf
Next of Kin
fath-A Polkingham-Cherokee-IA
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Weight
152lbs
Access Instructions
This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.
Collection
Citation
“Polkingham, Wright W - CD-20748,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 7, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40063.